Out of Helen's Kitchen - Rosemary

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Published on Sunday, May 13, 2018

Helen Drysdale

Neepawa Baner & Press

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. I grow it in my garden every year and if I chop onions I remove the onion smell from my hands by running them through a stem of rosemary. Ancient Greek students wore rosemary garlands in their hair to improve memory. Placed under your pillow it is said to prevent bad dreams. For centuries it was used in wedding bouquets as it is a symbol of fidelity, love and friendship. My favorite use for it is in soups and stews.

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Looking back - 1988:NASA speakers visit Hazel M. Kellington

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Published on Sunday, May 13, 2018

Jessica Morton

Neepawa Banner & Press

80 years ago

Friday,

May 11, 1938

Alguire Bros. have purchased the Foerster Block on Mountain Avenue and the store premises have been rented to John A. Brodie, of Brandon, who will start up a second hand furniture store and repair shop. The building is to be remodelled later to make room for more office space.

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Homebodies - Troublesome findings

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Published on Sunday, May 13, 2018

By Rita Friesen

Neepawa Banner & Press

A few days ago some of the churches commemorated Earth Day. It was/is fitting to pause and reflect on this earth on which we live. Some of my research revealed unsettling and uncomfortable facts.

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A & B Dalrymple Greenhouse celebrates 30th year

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Published on Saturday, May 12, 2018

Photo by Eoin Devereux

A visit with Barbara and Alan Dalrymple has become a spring tradition for many people in and around the Minnedosa area over the course of 30 years.

Cassandra Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

What started as something small has flourished incredibly over the past years.

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